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MT ArticleFamily firm Roy Braidwood takes on its first Renault tippers
Roy Braidwood & Sons Transport in Manchester has taken delivery of its first two Renault C440 8x4s with sleeper cabs.
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MT ArticleLabour Party’s manifesto promises action on planning, potholes and ports
Commitments by the Labour party to reform planning, prioritise potholes and overhaul the apprenticeship levy should it be elected to government have been welcomed by the industry’s two main trade associations.
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MT ArticleHGV drivers taught critical roadside first aid skills in online course
An online training course giving HGV drivers crucial skills to provide support at the scene of accidents is aiming to help save the lives of thousands of motorists.
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MT ArticleApplicants invited for IoT and telematics competition
A global competition to recognise and showcase the most innovative fleet and ‘internet of things’ (IoT) projects has been launched.
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MT ArticleStudy into lack of hydrogen refuelling stations launched
Costain is leading a study looking at how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s gas network in anticipation of the increased demand for zero-emission vehicles.
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MT ArticleInvestment in net zero solutions fuels Novuna performance
Leasing company Novuna Vehicle Solutions said it helped group business Mitsubishi HC Capital UK deliver a pre-tax profit of £126m after heavy investment in its end-to-end decarbonisation solutions.
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MT ArticleJoseph Parr builds on environmental credentials with FM Electric delivery
What is believed to be the first Volvo FM Electric working for a builders’ merchant has been delivered to Joseph Parr (Alco) in Bradford.
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MT ArticleWincanton showcases magnetic propulsion technology
Wincanton is relying on magnetic propulsion technology at its W² Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire to help it move towards net zero operations.
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MT ArticleOperators invited to attend a ‘Mock Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry’ at free Motor Transport event
Operators are invited to a ’Mock Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry’ on Wednesday 10 July at Senate House, University of London, organised by Motor Transport, Weightmans and Brigade Electronics. This will be a unique opportunity for transport managers, fleet directors and transport professionals to experience a simulated Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry ...
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MT ArticleSoaring inflation, rising energy costs and long vehicle lead-in times hit Gregory Trading Holdings profits
Gregory Trading Holdings saw pre-tax profits fall by almost a third last year as the company battled soaring inflation, rising energy costs, rocketing business rates, and long lead-in times for vehicles and spare parts.
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MT ArticleHow can we steer the logistics industry towards a stable workforce?
Last week, I was invited to attend the Road Transport Expo, and hear the latest Asset Alliance Industry Monitor briefing. Recruitment and Retention remains one of the biggest challenges keeping truck operators awake at night.
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Sector “cautiously optimistic” for 2024, Logistics UK annual report reveals
Logistics UK’s annual report, which canvassed 500 of its members to gauge industry sentiment, has found that the sector is ”cautiously optimistic” for 2024 and beyond, and identifies the areas where it can help accelerate the economy.
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MT ArticleAre you ready for London’s stricter Direct Vision Standards, RHA survey asks hauliers
The RHA is calling on operators to take part in a newly launched survey which seeks to assess how ready they are for the introduction of stricter Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements, due to come into force in London in October this year.
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MT ArticleGlencar completes major logistics facility at G-Park Basingstoke
UK building firm Glencar has completed construction of a 209,000 sq ft speculative logistics facility at G-Park Basingstoke.
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MT ArticleScania’s newly launched Erinion to install 40,000 customer charging points by 2030
Scania has launched Erinion, a company specialising in private and semi-public charging solutions, which plans to install 40,000 new charging points at customer locations, slash operators’ investment costs and deliver annual operational savings of up to €15,000 (£12,600) per truck.
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MT ArticleFuel shortages avoided after improved pay deal sees Stanlow tanker drivers call off strike
Strikes by tanker drivers supplying forecourts and aviation fuel across the North West and Scottish borders have been called off after the union Unite secured an improved pay deal.
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MT ArticleMassey Wilcox celebrates 70 years in business with special livery
Family-run South West haulier Massey Wilcox is marking 70 years in business with an anniversary vehicle decked out in the firm’s original livery from 1954.
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MT ArticleWelch Group and Voltloader help drive rollout of collaborative charging network for HGVs
Welch Group reached a significant milestone this week in its drive to help create a collaborative charging network for HGVs across the UK, when Voltloader, an electric bulk haulage firm, used the company’s electric HGV charging infrastructure for the first time to enable it to complete a critical delivery.
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MT ArticleScania unwraps Erinion , a new company tasked with delivering 40,000 depot charging points by 2030
To support the transition to electric transport, Scania CV AB has announced the launch of Erinion, a new company focused on private and semi-public charging solutions. This strategic initiative aims to install 40,000 new charging points at customer locations, enhancing Scania Group’s e-Mobility offerings within the transport ecosystem.
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MT ArticleHHLA introduces electric trucks to decarbonise port logistics
In early June, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) introduced its first two electric trucks at its subsidiary Container-Transport-Dienst GmbH (CTD). This move is part of HHLA’s sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions in logistics and provide more environmentally friendly transport solutions.